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You knew it was coming: A movie of Barack Obama's historic election as the nation's first African-American president. Sony Pictures tells Whispers that it has acquired the rights to distribute the HBO documentary By the People: The Election of Barack Obama. In describing the film, the media giants say that the previously untitled flick won't be just a collage of biographical and campaign video. Added will be interviews with staffers and campaign aides to give us a behind-the-scenes look at life in Obamaland. It ought to be pretty polished: Ed Nortons Class 5 Films did the work.

CAIRO, Egypt (AP) - Al-Qaida's media wing said Monday it would soon release a new message from Osama bin Laden.

I'm a conservative who has voted VERY consistently for GOP candidates for 24 years. I believe in small government, personal responsibility, reducing taxes and sensible solutions to pressing problems. On many issues, especially terrorism, the GOP leadership has done a mostly excellent job. On a few others, which happen to be quite critical issues, the GOP has done exactly the wrong things. There are two main issues that are at the root of the electoral angst of the GOP leadership. Number one is the GOP leadership's penchant for looking at politics like some sort of a board game. This is...

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For education and discussion only. Not for commercial use. WASHINGTON - The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly rose to an all-time high in October as oil shipments soared and the United States set deficit records with China, Europe, Canada and Mexico. The Commerce Department reported that the gap between what America sells overseas and what it imports rose by 4.4 percent in October to $68.9 billion, surpassing the old record of $66 billion set in September. So far this year, the trade deficit is running at an annual rate of $718 billion, far surpassing last year's $617.6 billion imbalance. Critics say...

FED UP Americans Revolt Against Illegal Immigration The American public is FED UP with the invasion of our sovereign nation by third-world outlaws from Mexico. Even Democrat politicians are finally getting the message: ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION MUST BE STOPPED NOW! Aspiring politicans who seize this issue will win in 2006 and 2008. Successful candidates must understand that: We are FED UP with the refusal of the federal government to secure our borders, opting instead to provide big business with slave labor in the form of illegals from Mexico. This irresponsible policy leaves our nation vulnerable to terrorism, and we are FED...

WASHINGTON - As an African American, Richard Bingham has always felt some ambivalence about the Fourth of July. So when he learned six years ago about Juneteenth, which commemorates the day in 1865 when the last U.S. slaves were notified of their independence, he hosted a party to share food, fellowship and history with his neighbors in Prince George's County. He's repeated it each year since. They grilled meat, a tradition started in Texas, where Juneteenth originated. ... The anniversary, traditionally celebrated on the third Saturday of the month, is now observed formally in 17 states, and several others have...

My son was taken from me when he was only 2 months old because I supposedly "worshiped the devil" in front of him. I am an atheiest. I don't even belive in the devil. It ruined my life and at the same time opened up a whole new world of horror stories from other parents. How our government is walking all over the rules they put in place to protect us and how our civil rights are violated each and everyday. EVERYONE especailly those with families should be aware of this!!! Please visit my sites and sign my petition to...